Episode 53 - Thoughts on Coaching Female Athletes at the Training to Train Stage With John Salem

In this episode, Frank & Thierry welcome Maverick Volleyball Coach John Salem to discuss the rewards and challenges of coaching younger female athletes, the technical and tactical development of his teams, the application of LTAD and much more. (0:39) - How is the season going so far for the 14U Outlaws? (1:02) - After being an assistant coach during his daughter's club career, why did coach Salem decide to work with the younger teams? (3:11) - Why does John believe 13U girls is better suited for his personality? (5:42) - Why does coach Salem remain at the younger age groups? (6:58) - Is coaching at 13U girls simpler? (8:09) - What are some of the typical issues a 13U coach will face? (10:01) - How do you develop the attitude to go for the ball aggressively at a very young age? (12:12) - What is John's approach with athletes that perhaps lack the physical strength to execute a skill properly? (14:14) - Does Thierry share the same vision with his grade 8 school team? (15:00) - What are some of the challenges coach Salem is facing at 14U? (17:44) - What are John's thoughts on LTAD? Is it appropriate for his 13U/14U setting?LTAD 2.1 (2017)LTAD in Sports and Physical Activity 3.0 (2019)Volleyball for Life (2006) (19:15) - How does coach Salem educate parents about the LTAD approach? (20:34) - What stats are tracked at the 13U/14U level and how are they utilized?iStatVball 2 (25:00) - How can a rookie coach at the 12U-14U level apply some LTAD principles? (29:10) - What are coach Salem's goals when working with a 13U/14U team? (33:09) - How does John deal with the pressure of winning early in the season to move up to the top tiers? (36:55) - What strategies does coach Salem prioritize when it comes to setting lineups? (39:30) - What systems does John use with his team and how does he progress from one to another during the season? (44:01) - What are some of coach Salem's thoughts in regards to serve receive formation? (46:27) - When playing up at the 14U level, does John teach and use different systems given there are no restrictions? (48:00) - Given the system restriction for the first event at 14U, how will coach Salem evolve the team systems during the season? (52:24) - What are some books, podcasts, videos or online resources that John recommends?The Talent CodeThe Little Book of Talent